The Faculty of Social Science Education (FSS) at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), successfully concluded its seventh biennial social sciences conference, emphasizing the critical role of a multidisciplinary approach in steering Ghana towards economic stability post-COVID-19. The two-day event, themed “Bringing the Gown to Town: Governance, Society and Post-pandemic Adjustments,” served as a platform for scholarly discourse on a myriad of subjects pivotal to national development and recovery in the aftermath of the pandemic.
Deliberations at the conference covered an extensive array of topics, including education, security, health, religion, culture, politics, environment, sustainable development, geospatial sciences, artificial intelligence, gender issues, sex, family life, and reproductive health. The discussions aimed at identifying resilient strategies to enhance livelihoods and navigate the challenges imposed by the global health crisis.
A key highlight was the insightful contribution of Professor Samuel Kobina Annim, Government Statistician, who underscored the necessity for state institutions to be sufficiently resourced as a strategy to combat corruption. Prof. Annim elucidated the various factors that perpetuate corruption and advocated for the implementation of effective measures to curb these practices, notably emphasizing the adverse impact of under-resourced state institutions in facilitating corrupt activities.
Further enriching the dialogue, Prof. Annim recommended the establishment of a comprehensive data repository at UEW to house research outputs from faculty and students alike, thereby enhancing accessibility and utility of academic work.
Prof. Anselm Komla Abotsi, Dean of the FSS, affirmed the faculty's commitment to the dissemination and publication of research findings, aiming to foster public access to scholarly insights. He articulated the faculty's vision of molding a workforce epitomized by integrity and dedication across both educational and industrial sectors. Prof. Abotsi highlighted the significant contributions of the faculty towards the development of secondary education curricula, teaching materials, assessments, and policies, reiterating the FSS's pivotal role in national development.
Echoing this sentiment, Prof. Antwi called for a reevaluation of public interventions across various domains, including health, security, welfare, education, and governance, to ensure resilience against future challenges.
